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Contents 5 Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started 10 Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music 16 Using iPod mini 16 Using iPod mini Controls 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini 24 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 31 Adjusting iPod mini Settings 34 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini 39 iPod mini Accessories 45 Charging the iPod mini Battery 48 Tips and Troubleshooting 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Safety and Cleaning 3
Contents 5 Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started 10 Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music 16 Using iPod mini 16 Using iPod mini Controls 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini 24 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 31 Adjusting iPod mini Settings 34 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini 39 iPod mini Accessories 45 Charging the iPod mini Battery 48 Tips and Troubleshooting 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Safety and Cleaning 3
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Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to purchase songs and download them to iPod mini. 5 Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to your iPod mini. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to purchase songs and download them to iPod mini. 5 Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to your iPod mini. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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... of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the...
... of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the...
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You must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later Some features require Mac ....2 or later (Mac OS X v10.3.3 or later is recommended). • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to www.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar information...
You must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later Some features require Mac ....2 or later (Mac OS X v10.3.3 or later is recommended). • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to www.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar information...
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... speed • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-power USB 2.0 port or a high-power USB 2.0...1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with optional adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to -4-pin FireWire adapter. To use ...
... speed • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-power USB 2.0 port or a high-power USB 2.0...1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with optional adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to -4-pin FireWire adapter. To use ...
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Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Belt Clip iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start 9
Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Belt Clip iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start 9
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Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to your music CD collection to FireWire Cable. iPod Dock Connector to music. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer.
Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to your music CD collection to FireWire Cable. iPod Dock Connector to music. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer.
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... CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer. To buy music online and download it to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to your computer. To import music to import. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available ...in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to a 30-second preview of songs and listen to set up an account or enter your existing Apple...
... CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer. To buy music online and download it to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to your computer. To import music to import. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available ...in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to a 30-second preview of songs and listen to set up an account or enter your existing Apple...
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Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. If you have a Mac, or if you have a Windows PC with a 6-pin FireWire 400 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start
Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. If you have a Mac, or if you have a Windows PC with a 6-pin FireWire 400 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start
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... if it's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. Note: If you're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a low-power USB 2.0 port, ... computer. Quick Start 13 When you have a Windows PC that 's connected to iPod mini. USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards or other peripherals. If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists...
... if it's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. Note: If you're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a low-power USB 2.0 port, ... computer. Quick Start 13 When you have a Windows PC that 's connected to iPod mini. USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards or other peripherals. If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists...
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... on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start If your Windows PC doesn't have a 6-pin FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port or a high-power USB 2.0 port, here are other ways you can connect iPod mini: • If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port...
... on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start If your Windows PC doesn't have a 6-pin FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port or a high-power USB 2.0 port, here are other ways you can connect iPod mini: • If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port...
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Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to disconnect the cable from your computer. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other features of the Dock connector to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for a song. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to disconnect the cable from your computer. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other features of the Dock connector to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for a song. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
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Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to turn on the Click Wheel to go back to select the item. The main menu appears. Move your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center...
Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to turn on the Click Wheel to go back to select the item. The main menu appears. Move your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center...
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Hold switch Menu button Previous/Rewind button Click Wheel Apple Earphones iPod Remote port Headphones port Select button Next/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Dock connector port 17 Using iPod mini
Hold switch Menu button Previous/Rewind button Click Wheel Apple Earphones iPod Remote port Headphones port Select button Next/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Dock connector port 17 Using iPod mini
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...From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Using iPod mini 18 Press the Select button. Press and hold... Select button. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off again). Select Playlists or Browse from your computer to play songs....
...From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Using iPod mini 18 Press the Select button. Press and hold... Select button. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off again). Select Playlists or Browse from your computer to play songs....
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Press Previous/Rewind. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast-forward Rewind Set the Hold switch to any point in the song. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Next/Fast-forward. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind twice.
Press Previous/Rewind. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast-forward Rewind Set the Hold switch to any point in the song. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Next/Fast-forward. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind twice.
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Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don't want to Hold. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you can make the controls inactive. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls.
Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don't want to Hold. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you can make the controls inactive. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls.
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... Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you connect iPod mini. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. To ... the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you want in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your iPod mini, the songs appear in the iTunes Source list. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and...
... Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you connect iPod mini. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. To ... the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you want in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your iPod mini, the songs appear in the iTunes Source list. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and...
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... to transfer and manage music, and, in most cases, to iPod mini. To connect iPod mini to disconnect iPod mini. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Then put iPod mini in to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on which...
... to transfer and manage music, and, in most cases, to iPod mini. To connect iPod mini to disconnect iPod mini. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Then put iPod mini in to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on which...
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If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it 's not OK to disconnect iPod mini, this message, you see the "Do not disconnect" message. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini Eject button If you're using a Windows PC, you...
If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it 's not OK to disconnect iPod mini, this message, you see the "Do not disconnect" message. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini Eject button If you're using a Windows PC, you...